Master of Education in Special Education
Southern Arkansas University

Program Details

You can prepare to promote the success of all your students with the Master of Education in Special Education from SAU. This online gifted and special education master’s degree aligns with the Council for Exceptional Children Teacher Preparation Standards.

Students of this online special education graduate program learn about instructional planning and teaching students with mild disabilities. Other topics include:

  • Exceptional individuals
  • Classroom and group management
  • Educational diagnosis and assessment
  • Collaboration and consultation for inclusion

Graduates draw on education scholarship and research to enhance their teaching practice. With an emphasis on leadership, communication, and assessment, the online program delivers in-depth knowledge and skills to improve learning outcomes for those with special needs.

% Online

100% Online

Program Accreditation & Licensing

Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP)

School Accreditation & Licensing

Southern Arkansas University is accredited by:

Higher Learning Commission (HLC)

Program Requirements & Restrictions

Minimum Education

Bachelor Degree

Recommended GPA

2.5 or above (4.0 scale)

Application Requirements

Official College Transcript(s)